Dinner for 6
Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas
Roasted sweet potato, beans, peppers, and spices fill corn tortillas before baking under enchilada sauce and cheese.
$8.17for 4 servings
$2.04 per serving$8.17 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinnersFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.81Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.70Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 15 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 12 | $3.60Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.26 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 small onion
- 1 small sweet red pepper
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 can (15 oz) enchilada sauce
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- optional: cubed avocado
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Pierce the sweet potato and microwave it for 6 to 8 minutes, turning halfway, until tender.
- Dice the onion and pepper, then cook them in an oiled skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Peel and cube the sweet potato, then stir it into the skillet with the beans, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, pepper, and cilantro.
- Spread a little enchilada sauce in the baking dish, fill and roll the tortillas, and place them seam-side down.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas, cover them with cheese, and bake for 25 minutes.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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